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Dr. Abel Diaz, MD

Dr. Abel Diaz, MD

South Miami, FL

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Diaz, Anesthesiologist in South Miami, FL?

    Dr. Abel Diaz, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in South Miami, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years. Dr. Diaz graduated from University Of Havana and completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Anesthesiology. Dr. Diaz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Diaz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Diaz’s office at (305) 662-2792.

    Where did Dr. Diaz go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Anesthesiology | Jackson Memorial Medical Center (1999-) Find alumni in SOUTH MIAMI Find alumni in HOMESTEAD

    • Medical School: Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas De La Habana,Havana, Cuba | University Of Havana

    What languages does Dr. Diaz speak?

    Dr. Diaz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Diaz typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Diaz diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Diaz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Diaz typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Diaz performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Diaz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Diaz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Diaz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 662-2792 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Diaz accept in South Miami, FL?

    Dr. Diaz in South Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Athena Health Care Systems

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Doctors Healthcare Plans

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Diaz's office located?

    Dr. Abel Diaz's Primary Practice

    6285 Sunset Dr

    South Miami, FL 33143

    (305) 662-2792

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    Dr. Abel Diaz's Practice 2

    975 Baptist Way

    Homestead, FL 33033

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    What is Dr. Diaz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Diaz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306886502.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Diaz?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Diaz

    What is Dr. Abel Diaz's specialty?

    Dr. Diaz is a Anesthesiologist near South Miami, FL.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is this Dr. Abel Diaz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Diaz is affiliated with Homestead Hospital, Jackson West Medical Center, West Kendall Baptist Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Abel Diaz accepting new patients in South Miami, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Abel Diaz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Abel Diaz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Diaz's office at (305) 662-2792 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Abel Diaz?

    Please contact Dr. Diaz's office at (305) 662-2792 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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